Medical Writer

Kelly Services, Inc. - Chicago, IL

Job Title

Medical Writer

Jobid

US41LCMP_BH1446314

Location:

Chicago, IL, 60664, USA

Description

Our client, the largest Managed Healthcare, for profit firm, is currently seeking a **Medical Writer/Editor position** for a **6 month (possible temp-to-hire) contract** position with the opportunity for extension. This is located in **Chicago, IL** . ***The position can be performed remotely, but the candidates must be able to visit our client’s corporate headquarters in Chicago occasionally.

By working for our client, you will be exposed to a large company (listed on the NYSE), work for a leader in health care solutions, work in a fast paced corporate environment and be an integral part to the team.

**In addition to working with the world’s most recognized and trusted name in staffing, Kelly employees can expect:**

*****The position can be performed remotely, but the candidates' ability to occasionally visit our client’s corporate headquarters in Chicago will necessary.**

This position will require editing and creating medical copy for clinical guidelines, medical literature syntheses and other clinical materials. Editing will be a heavy focus.

**Primary duties:**

Develops and writes study summaries and reports, presentations, abstracts, posters, and manuscripts for submission to clients, major medical conferences and peer-reviewed journals.

Performs extensive reviews to assess available literature, identify important gaps, and justify the objectives of proposed studies and publications.

Evaluates the quality and relevance of appropriate content for inclusion into proposals, study reports, and publications.

Provides support with quality control reviews of abstracts, presentations, manuscripts and other products for publication or presentation.

Assists with the research and maintenance of a database of journals.

Identifies and resolves issues to ensure accurate, complete and successful, on-time submissions for publications and presentations.

**Education/Experience:**

Requires a BA/BS degree; 3-5 years of related experience in researching, analyzing and writing presentation and publication quality products based on complex, clinical, medical and pharmacy claims and health economics data; or any combination of education and experience, which would an equivalent background. Education in the life-sciences or in a science discipline preferred.

Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office products, particularly Word.

Knowledge of publishing systems such as Quark or In-Design would be helpful.

Knowledge of EndNote of other citation management software would be helpful.

Must be able to manage work with a minimum of supervision.

****Important information** : This position is recruited for by a remote Kelly office, not your local Kelly branch. If you have questions about the position, you may contact the recruiter recruiting for this position MegP534@kellyservices.com

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**AboutKelly Services** **®**

As a workforce advocate for over 70 years, we are proud to directly employ nearly 500,000 peoplearound the world and have a role in connecting thousands more with work through our global network oftalent suppliers and partners. Revenue in 2017 was $5.4 billion. Visit kellyservices.com and connect with us on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter .

Company Profile:
William Russell Kelly founded the company in Detroit on October 7, 1946, operating as the Russell Kelly Office Service. He is widely credited with pioneering the modern temporary help industry. The company was renamed Kelly Girl Service in 1957, and it became Kelly Services® in 1966 to reflect the growing services of the company.
Established in the International Marketplace
In 1968, Kelly Services opened its first international office in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The company’s first European office opened in 1972 in Paris, France. Today, we offer a full suite of outsourcing, consulting, and staffing solutions—delivered globally from over a 70-year heritage of dynamic talent innovations.
Total Sales
Revenue in 2016 was $5.3 billion.
Fortune U.S. Rank
Kelly Services is currently ranked 490 in the Fortune 500 list of America’s largest companies.